DBS group chief analytics officer steps down after 12 years

Sameer Gupta is stepping down from his role as group chief analytics officer at DBS Bank, bringing to a close a 12-year tenure that saw him help shape the bank’s data and AI transformation at scale. 

Following his exit, Gupta will join Lloyds Banking Group as its chief data and AI officer, starting in June this year. In his new role, he will report to Ron van Kemenade, group chief operating officer. A key part of his remit will be ensuring AI is used responsibly, transparently and securely, with governance and oversight to meet regulatory and ethical standards. 

Speaking on his new role, Gupta said that Lloyds Banking group has a "clear purpose and a strong focus on supporting customers." 

"I am excited to join at a time when AI can make such a positive difference. Used well, AI can help customers get the right support more quickly, protect them from fraud and make managing money simpler and more intuitive. I am looking forward to working with colleagues across the group to apply AI in a responsible way that delivers better outcomes for customers and communities," he said. 

Gupta first joined DBS bank in 2014 as managing director and group head of business analytics for the consumer bank group, according to his LinkedIn. He was later appointed chief analytics officer in 2017, where he led the development and industrialisation of DBS’ data and AI capabilities across the organisation.

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In a LinkedIn post announcing his departure, Gupta reflected on what he described as one of the most defining journeys of his career, adding that his time at DBS had been both professionally and personally transformative.

“What began as an ambitious vision to industrialise Data & AI has been one of the most defining journeys of my career. I’ve learned not just how to scale technology, but how to build with purpose, navigate ambiguity, and drive business transformation through data-driven operating models," he said. 

He added that the journey had been shaped as much by people as by technology, noting the role of colleagues who “constantly raised the bar” and helped turn ambition into execution.

Under his leadership, DBS scaled more than 1,500 AI models across 370 use cases, delivering approximately SGD 1 billion in annual economic impact, according to Gupta. He also played a key role in establishing the bank’s data and AI ecosystem, including platforms such as ADA and ALAN, as well as its P-U-R-E framework for responsible AI development.

Beyond the metrics, Gupta said the most meaningful part of his journey was the culture built within the organisation, grounded in continuous learning, responsible innovation and human oversight. He described DBS as “far more than a workplace”, calling it a “crucible for growth” shaped by shared resilience and relationships built over more than a decade.

Gupta also thanked senior leaders for their support throughout his tenure, including former DBS chief executive Piyush Gupta and CEO Tan Su Shan, for fostering an environment where “bold ideas could be pursued with disciplined execution”.

He also acknowledged several other senior leaders and colleagues across the bank, as well as teams he worked with for their contribution to the bank’s transformation journey.

Despite Gupta’s departure, DBS Bank is expected to continue doubling down on its data and AI ambitions, with technology remaining a core pillar of its long-term business strategy. The bank has spent the past decade embedding AI across its operations, positioning itself as one of the most advanced adopters of data-led transformation in the global banking sector, a direction that is set to continue under its broader organisational roadmap.

That push is now also extending into its marketing function. Earlier this month, DBS Bank kicked off a search for a creative agency partner to support its next phase of brand and marketing transformation across the region, as it looks to strengthen brand consistency while further integrating AI into its marketing and customer engagement efforts. The move signals an intent to pair its technology leadership with more future-facing, AI-enabled brand building across its key markets in Asia.

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